Flydubai pilot recounts cockpit stabbing in call with Indian PM Modi
Smit Machchhar recalls midair disaster after co-pilot’s attack on Flydubai flight to Tel Aviv.
Iraq grants Iranian airlines 40 daily Najaf flights after US exemption
Mahan Air is excluded from the agreement as Baghdad says Washington granted its request for a waiver.
New aircraft carrier, 10,000 US troops: Is the Iran war about to escalate?
By the end of November, three US aircraft carriers and two amphibious landing groups will be positioned near Iran.
Iran urges Iraq to lift flight ban amid US sanctions
Iran calls on Iraq to remove flight curbs after US sanctions, in a move that has strained bilateral ties.
US to send third aircraft carrier towards Iran: US official to Global News Insight
Massive US military deployment to the Middle East includes 50,000 troops, F-35s and Marines to pressure Tehran.
Despite praise and White House visits, Trump avoids endorsing Netanyahu
In a Time interview, Trump avoids directly endorsing Netanyahu but defends him over reported October 7 warnings.
British police arrest UK-Iranian national over airbase incident
Counter Terrorism police also questioned a UK national, days after five others were arrested and released on bail.
UK PM Burnham says Iran likely behind RAF base incident: Is there evidence?
UK, US and Israeli officials point to Iranian involvement but remain tight-lipped on details.
UK says Iran may be linked to alleged RAF Fairford plot, drawing denial
Andy Burnham says UK has ‘strong indications’ Iran involved in alleged security incident at RAF base used by US.
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